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XIII - Classic

Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 2 • 2020

Should you play it?

You are the victim of a conspiracy! The FBI, CIA and a group of murderers are chasing you. XIII… This strange tattoo and the key of a safe are your only clues to survive and claim your innocence! It's time to gear up and eliminate your ennemies!

What works

  • Unique comic book cel-shaded art style
  • Engaging spy thriller story
  • Varied gameplay with stealth and combat
  • Nostalgic and stylish presentation
  • Good value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Frustrating checkpoint/save system
  • Some clunky controls and aiming
  • Mandatory stealth sections can be unfair
  • Limited multiplayer support
  • Ends on unresolved cliffhanger

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • ARMORED HEAD

  • SiN Gold

  • Kvark

  • Outlaws + A Handful of Missions (Classic, 1997)

  • The spy who shot me™

  • Rogue Trooper

More expressive

Games that feels like XIII - Classic but with more self-expression and customization

  • Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

  • Fallen Aces

  • Beyond Citadel

  • Selaco

  • Hitman: Contracts

  • SULFUR

More intense

Games that feels like XIII - Classic but with a more intense feel

  • Viscerafest

  • DUSK

  • Condemned: Criminal Origins

  • DOOM 64

  • Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

  • Eldritch

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XIII - Classic: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026